This was already published on free republic. However, just for a laugh or three, take a look at the articles on sex in the newspaper. I loved the articles about Condi Rice just needed some sex to mellow her out (with the memorable lead: "What is it with the the secretaries of state?"). Yep, the Russians may be anticipating the end of Western civilization, but I wouldn't count us out yet. France and Spain just might jump on the Islamic Express, but the Aussies, Alaskans, New Zealanders, and Americans seem to be solid enough in their defense of Western values. Sometimes the centers of a civilization move as people move. I can understand a Russian expressing schadenfreude about our seeming decline, though - it's been hard to be Russian for a while, and it continues to be tough. However, I liked the corporate calendar article in Pravda, as well as the swimsuit photo essay. LOL
A few years ago National Review published a cover story on the US-Brit-Australia alliance, and how they were forming stronger ties these days. I think if Canada gets it together they will join that grouping as a bullwark against impending chaos in Euro-Mecca.